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Timing belt cost 03 Astra

  • 28-02-2010 9:59am
    #1
    bridgeman
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭


    Hi My wife got the timing belt , water pump , oil and filter change and bushing on the front of the car replaced ( which was €30 ) .But to get to the point the total cost came to €617 I myself think it is rather expensive . It was done by a main Opel dealer in Limerick . What do ye think .


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  • #2
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Thats a bit steep


  • #3
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    Not that steep for a main dealer. Oil and filter is basically a service so thats at least €100, then the bushing and fitting is probably another €100 leaving the belt and water pump at €400 which is what main dealers charge.


  • #4
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    bridgeman wrote: »
    Hi My wife got the timing belt , water pump , oil and filter change and bushing on the front of the car replaced ( which was €30 ) .But to get to the point the total cost came to €617 I myself think it is rather expensive . It was done by a main Opel dealer in Limerick . What do ye think .

    Its actually quite reasonable for a main dealer! they charge €80-€100 labour and the timing belt change is 2-3 chargeable hours work alone.


  • #5
    O.A.P
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭O.A.P


    I paid around the same 5 years ago at the opel main dealers so I'm afraid thats about right.:eek:


  • #6
    bridgeman
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭bridgeman


    THe bushing was €30 all in . The timing belt cost €130 and €130 to install the waterpump €90 . The oil cost €30 and €78 to change it . Plus VAT of course .


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  • #7
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,794 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    i think its a decent price for a main dealer!
    the oil change looks expensive but dont forget it has to take account of environmentally disposing of the oil too iirc.

    you done well imo.


  • #8
    bridgeman
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭bridgeman


    gpf101 wrote: »
    Not that steep for a main dealer. Oil and filter is basically a service so thats at least €100, then the bushing and fitting is probably another €100 leaving the belt and water pump at €400 which is what main dealers charge.
    Oil and filter a service are you joking ???????????


  • #9
    bridgeman
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭bridgeman


    gumbo wrote: »
    i think its a decent price for a main dealer!
    the oil change looks expensive but dont forget it has to take account of environmentally disposing of the oil too iirc.

    you done well imo.

    Disposing of the oil was charged on top of that .


  • #10
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,794 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    bridgeman wrote: »
    Disposing of the oil was charged on top of that .

    well then you need to list a breakdown of what you were charged but bottom line is you got charged a very good rate.

    my mate changed a water pump, timing belt and associated little things on a pug 306 last year and that cost 450 as a nixer. you got a good service on top of that, a proper recipt, warranty and a main dealer stamp in your service book, again, you done well imo.


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